Calibration Laboratory Head

Zigsaw; Ahmedabad District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,900,000; Full time

Job summary

Zigsaw in Ahmedabad is seeking a Calibration Laboratory Head to lead the technical direction and quality oversight of our calibration lab for gas, dust, and meteorological instruments.

You will define calibration processes, develop SOPs, plan setups for new parameters, and drive measurement accuracy through structured testing, with mentorship to the team.

This role requires a strong background in metrology, alignment with ISO/IEC 17025, and the ability to coordinate with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Instrumentation, Environmental Engineering, Applied Physics, Atmospheric Science, Metrology, or related field.
• Minimum 6 years in calibration or testing lab; strong measurement uncertainty/GUM knowledge.
• Experience with gas analyzers, dust/particulate monitors, or meteorological sensors.
• Proven ability to write SOPs, design calibration workflows, and build technical documentation.
• Ability to lead and coordinate with technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain calibration SOPs, work instructions, and technical documentation across gas, dust, and meteorological parameters.
• Plan and define calibration setups for new parameters, instrument types, or measurement ranges with technical specs.
• Design and supervise testing experiments to identify and reduce measurement error.
• Set calibration quality standards, monitor KPIs, and drive continuous improvement.
• Prepare and maintain measurement uncertainty budgets and ensure traceability to standards.
• Build and maintain quality documentation aligned to ISO/IEC 17025 standards.
• Provide technical direction, training, and mentorship to the team.

Skills

Calibration

Quality management

SOP writing

Documentation

Leadership

GUM analysis

Statistical analysis

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in related field

Tools

Gas analyzers

Dust monitors

Meteorological sensors

Job description

About the Role:

We are hiring a Calibration Laboratory Head to lead the technical direction and quality oversight of our calibration laboratory for gas, dust, and meteorological instruments. This role involves defining calibration processes, developing SOPs, planning setups for new parameters and capabilities, and driving measurement accuracy improvement through structured testing.

Key Responsibility Areas (KRAs):

• Develop and maintain calibration SOPs, work instructions, and technical documentation across gas, dust, and meteorological parameters
• Plan and define calibration setups for new parameters, instrument types, or measurement ranges — providing technical specifications, workflow design, and environmental requirements
• Design and supervise testing experiments to identify and reduce sources of measurement error — linearity, drift, cross-sensitivity, and environmental influence studies
• Set calibration quality standards, monitor KPIs, and drive continuous improvement
• Prepare and maintain measurement uncertainty budgets and ensure traceability to national/international standards
• Build and maintain quality documentation and processes aligned to ISO/IEC 17025 standards
• Provide technical direction, training, and mentorship to the team.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Instrumentation, Environmental Engineering, Applied Physics, Atmospheric Science, Metrology, or a related field
• Minimum 6 years of hands-on experience in a calibration or testing laboratory environment, with a total professional experience of 6+ years preferred.
• Strong understanding of measurement uncertainty estimation and GUM methodology
• Experience with gas analyzers, dust/particulate monitors, or meteorological sensors
• Demonstrated ability to write SOPs, design calibration workflows, and build technical documentation
• Proven ability to lead and coordinate with technical teams

Nice to have

• Experience with NABL or ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation processes
• ISO/IEC 17025 Internal Auditor or Lead Assessor certification
• Experience in designing testing experiments, method validation, or accuracy improvement initiatives
• Familiarity with air quality regulatory standards and calibration protocols
• Proficiency with data analysis tools and statistical methods